Agenda, decisions and minutes

Planning Committee - Thursday, 8th July, 2021 6.00 pm

Venue: Shield Room, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland PR25 1DH

Contact: Charlotte Lynch  Email: charlotte.lynch@southribble.gov.uk

Media

Items
No. Item

15.

Welcome and Introduction

Minutes:

The Chair, Councillor Caleb Tomlinson, welcomed members of the public to the meeting, introduced the committee and explained that the meeting was being livestreamed to YouTube and held with COVID-secure measures in place.

16.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillors James Flannery and Jon Hesketh.

17.

Declarations of Interest

Members are requested to indicate at this stage in the proceedings any items on the agenda in which they intend to declare an interest. Members are reminded that if the interest is a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (as defined in the Members’ Code of Conduct) they must leave the room for the whole of that item. If the interest is not a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, but is such that a member of the public could reasonably regard it as being so significant that it is likely that it would prejudice their judgment of the public interest (as explained in the Code of Conduct) then they may make representations, but then must leave the meeting for the remainder of the item.

Minutes:

There were none.

18.

Minutes of meeting Thursday, 10 June 2021 of Planning Committee pdf icon PDF 250 KB

To be approved as a correct record.

Minutes:

It was requested that minute number 6 be amended to reflect that the application was deferred to allow further discussion with the applicant and residents on the removal or reduction in the number of touring caravan pitches as a consequence of approximately 50% of the current site location being permitted for agricultural use.

 

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee, held on Thursday, 10 June 2021, be approved as a correct record subject to the amendment to minute number 6.

19.

Appeal Decisions

An update will be provided at the meeting.

Minutes:

The Head of Development Management informed the committee of one appeal relating to a Wainhomes application at land south of Chain House Lane, Whitestake which had been to a second public inquiry.

 

The appeal was dismissed with an application for costs against the council also dismissed and members welcomed the decision.

20.

07/2020/00631/FUL - Clifton House, The Vineyard, Walton-le-Dale pdf icon PDF 612 KB

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be deferred to allow members and residents further opportunity to view site plans to consider the proposal, given the council’s recent IT issues.

Minutes:

Due to recent IT issues experienced by the council, it was unanimously resolved, prior to any discussion on the item, that the application be deferred to allow members and residents further opportunity to view site plans to consider the proposal.

21.

07/2021/00252/FUL - Howick Hall Farm, Howick Cross Lane, Penwortham pdf icon PDF 706 KB

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Decision:

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

Minutes:

Speakers: the Agent (Mr Oliver Troup)

 

Address: Howick Hall Farm

               Howick Cross Lane

               Penwortham

 

Applicant: Penwortham Storage Ltd.

 

Development: Erection of a battery storage facility with associated infrastructure, CCTV and landscaping.

 

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

22.

07/2021/00244/FUL - Original Seven Stars, 2 Slater Lane, Leyland pdf icon PDF 215 KB

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Decision:

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and an additional condition that prior to the installation or first commencement of the development, details of the colour of external extraction, refrigeration and external ventilation stacks as identified by approved plans and technical specifications shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Once agreed, the approved scheme shall thereafter be retained and maintained in efficient working order for the duration of the approved use. No changes to agreed mechanical plant or technical specification shall be made without the prior written agreement of the local planning authority.

 

REASON: In the interests of the amenity and to safe guard the living conditions of the nearby residents in accordance with Policy 17 in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

 

Minutes:

Speakers: None

 

Address: 2 Slater Lane

              Moss Side

              Leyland

              Lancashire

              PR25 1TL

 

Applicant: Mr Li Hua Shi

 

Agent: Dr Kanadi Jagafa

           3 Gladwin Place

           3 Colman Gardens

           Salford

           M5 3NT

 

Development: Change of use from (Drinking Establishment) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis use class) at ground floor, with managers flat at first floor (Class C3). Installation of extraction equipment on side elevation.

 

An amendment was proposed and seconded that an additional condition be added to the application to require details of the colour of external extraction, refrigeration and external ventilation stacks to be agreed in writing with the local planning authority.

 

Upon being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and an additional condition that prior to the installation or first commencement of the development, details of the colour of external extraction, refrigeration and external ventilation stacks as identified by approved plans and technical specifications shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Once agreed, the approved scheme shall thereafter be retained and maintained in efficient working order for the duration of the approved use. No changes to agreed mechanical plant or technical specification shall be made without the prior written agreement of the local planning authority.

 

REASON: In the interests of the amenity and to safe guard the living conditions of the nearby residents in accordance with Policy 17 in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

 

23.

07/2021/00363/HOH - Weavers Farm, Grange Lane, Hutton pdf icon PDF 221 KB

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Decision:

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

Minutes:

Speakers: None

 

Address: Weavers Farm

               Grange Lane

               Hutton

               Preston

               Lancashire

 

Applicant: Mrs Ann Banks

 

Development: Single-storey extension

 

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

24.

07/2021/00535/FUL - Black Bull Hotel, 119 Liverpool Road, Longton pdf icon PDF 475 KB

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Decision:

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

Minutes:

Speakers: None

 

Address: Black Bull Hotel

              119 Liverpool Road

              Longton

              Preston

              PR4 5AA

 

Applicant: Smokies Grill Hut

 

Agent: Mr Robert Spencer

           281 Leyland Road

           Penwortham

           Preston

           PR1 9SY

 

Development: Retrospective siting of outbuilding for use as hot food takeaway (Sui Generis Use)

 

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.